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Poor Prognosis for Women With Pregnancy-Associated Melanoma

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Among women aged up to 49 years, invasive melanoma less common in those 19 years or younger
During the first two months of this year

CDC: 116 Travel-Associated Zika Cases in U.S. So Far This Year

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Nearly all had a probable link to travel to a Zika-endemic area outside the United States, agency says
Bevacizumab (Avastin) used to treat retinopathy of prematurity may be linked to serious disabilities such as cerebral palsy and hearing loss

Bevacizumab Use in Preemies Associated With Disabilities

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Infants given the drug for retinopathy of prematurity more likely to have neurological complications
Declines in cognition could have a greater impact on the ability of Parkinson's disease patients to converse than physical impairment

Cognitive Impairment Affects Speech of Parkinson’s Patients

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Those with cognitive difficulties struggle to follow conversations or recall words
Using the generic version of the cancer drug Gleevec could save patients and insurers millions of dollars

Millions in Health Costs Will Be Saved by Generic Gleevec

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Over five years, researchers estimate more than $9 million in insurance savings
Acetaminophen isn't an effective choice for osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee

Acetaminophen May Not Be the Best Choice for Arthritis Pain

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Prescription diclofenac a more effective choice for short-term pain relief, researchers say
Dialysis does not significantly improve survival for elderly patients with end-stage renal disease

Dialysis of Little Benefit to Elderly End-Stage Renal Disease Patients

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Researchers suggest conservative care may be suitable option for some patients over 80
A case of ceftriaxone-associated renal toxicity in an adult has been documented in a case report published online Feb. 23 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

Case Report: Ceftriaxone-Linked Renal Toxicity in Adult Male

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Patient unresponsive to pharmacotherapy; symptoms resolved with double J stent insertions by cystoscopy
Treatment of acne with antibiotics is associated with a significant decrease in the rate of Staphylococcus aureus carriage

Drop in S. aureus Carriage Rate With Antibiotic Tx of Acne

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Antibiotic treatment of acne does not significantly alter the rates of antibiotic resistance
Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism and elevated homocysteine levels contribute to the risk of cortical cataract

MTHFR Polymorphism, Higher Homocysteine Up Cataract Risk

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Increased risk for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase polymorphism, elevated homocysteine